Question

What impact does paternalism have in public health programs and services? With respect to the Ontario School Food and Beverage Policy (OSFBP), explain how autonomy and beneficence may be in conflict with this policy. What affect does the policy have on adolescents? What outcomes do public health officials expect to achieve? What are the ultimate goals of public health officials who support school food policies?

Answer 1

#. Paternalism is the interference with the liberty or autonomy of another person, with the intent of promoting good or preventing harm to that person. Hence ,it has a great positive impact in health and services as it helps in decision making fast .

#. Ontario School Food and Beverage Policy :-

All food and beverages offered for sale in Ontario’s publicly funded elementary and secondary schools for school purposes must comply with the requirements set out in the School Food and Beverage Policy, including the nutrition standards,

The nutrition standards apply to all food and beverages sold in all venues (e.g.,

cafeterias, vending machines, tuck shops/canteens), through all programs (e.g.,

catered lunch programs), and at all events (e.g., bake sales, sports events).

#. The standards do not apply to food and beverages that are:

•offered in schools to students at no cost

•brought from home or purchased off school premises and are not for resale in schools

•available for purchase during field trips off school premises

• sold in schools for non-school purposes (e.g., sold by an outside organization that is using the gymnasium after school hours for a non-school-related event)

• sold for fundraising activities that occur off school premises

• sold in staff rooms.

In this policy , the decision is made by school administration for the good of children . The right to make decision by the students regarding their food choices is hindered by school .

#. The adolescents will become agitated and frustrated and become against this policy .

#. Outcomes expected are :-

Disease free younsters

Healthy food habits

Healthy body ( appropriate weight and height)